Technician - Quality Assurance

Acme Smoked Fish Corp.; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical plan options

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Account with employer)

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral program

Job summary

Acme Smoked Fish Corp. in New York, NY is seeking a QA Technician I to assist the Quality Assurance Department in executing quality checks of product, procedures, and GMPs.

This 2nd shift from 2:30pm to 11:00pm offers hands-on inspections and documentation. You will monitor product quality, perform routine inspections, record results, support CAPA and training, and participate in sanitation and environmental programs while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
• 1+ year of sanitation experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment.
• Previous QA and/or Food Safety experience in a food manufacturing setting preferred.
• Demonstrated reliability with positive attendance and tenure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality, food safety, packaging, labeling, and production processes to ensure GMP/HACCP compliance and escalate non-conformances.
• Perform routine quality inspections, including label and lot code verification, net weight checks, sensory evaluations, GMP audits, and operational inspections.
• Collect, document, and maintain accurate quality, food safety, and regulatory records.
• Coordinate product, environmental, sanitation, and shelf-life sampling programs and support monitoring and traceability exercises.
• Verify CAPA effectiveness, equipment calibration, and other quality system requirements.
• Train and mentor employees on GMPs, HACCP, CCPs, food safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reliability and attendance

GMP/HACCP knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or related field preferred

Job description

The QA Technician I will assist the Quality Assurance Department and Manager in executing quality checks and inspections of product, operating procedures, and GMP’s.

This role is a 2nd Shift: 2:30pm - 11:00pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor product quality, food safety, packaging, labeling, and production processes to ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, regulatory, and company standards, identifying and escalating non-conformances as needed.
• Perform routine quality inspections, including label and lot code verification, net weight checks, sensory evaluations, GMP audits, and operational inspections throughout production.
• Collect, document, and maintain accurate quality, food safety, and regulatory records, including electronic QA documentation, testing results, calibration records, and trend analysis.
• Coordinate product, environmental, sanitation, and shelf-life sampling programs, while supporting environmental monitoring, traceability exercises, mass balance activities, and other food safety initiatives.
• Verify the completion and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), equipment calibration, and other quality system requirements.
• Train and mentor employees on GMPs, HACCP, CCPs, food safety, quality standards, and regulatory compliance, including new hire orientation and annual refresher training.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to strengthen food safety, quality systems, and operational performance.
• Exercise quality authority by stopping production when products or processes fall outside established food safety or quality standards, and communicate issues promptly with QA, Production, and R&D leadership.
• Develop and maintain familiarity with the facility's sanitation program, including the ability to train employees on sanitation procedures and enforce compliance with Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
• Provide occasional coverage of sanitation duties on an as‑needed basis to support production and food safety requirements.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned to support the Quality Assurance and Food Safety team.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment preferred.
• 1+ year of sanitation experience in a food processing or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous Quality Assurance and/or Food Safety experience within a food manufacturing setting preferred.
• Strong work history demonstrating reliability, positive attendance, and consistent tenure.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Comfortable using computers and troubleshooting basic software and system issues.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and compliance standards.
• Ability to successfully complete required training programs and follow established standard operating procedures.
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to maintaining excellent attendance.

Compensation: $20.00 - $26.50/hour.

Benefits, Acme Style:

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to choose the medical plan that works best for your family.
• Flexible spending accounts (Medical + Dependent Care).
• Health Savings Account option with quarterly employer contributions.
• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Company Sponsored Group Term Life.
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for you and your dependents.
• Paid time off including company and floating holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• CASH employee referral program.

Workspace Environment:

• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work in cold (-10°F to 45°F) and wet environments.
• Ability to bend, stretch, twist, and reach to perform essential job functions.
• Capable of reaching above and below shoulder height and moving throughout all areas of the facility.
• Ability to climb stairs as needed.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry materials using proper body mechanics and multiple muscle groups.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds on an occasional basis.